Knowing the signs of a concussion, what comes next
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the topic of concussions becoming a growing area of discussion because of sports, experts have shared that most adults are not aware of some of the common signs of this…
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Biden to issue order to strengthen gun background checks
UPDATE: Biden issues order to strengthen gun background checks SAN DIEGO (AP) — President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order on Tuesday aiming to increase the number of background checks to buy guns, promote better and more…
HBO's 'The Last of Us' season finale draws in a series high
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Last of Us” fans set another rating record for the season one finale of the apocalyptic, mushroom-infected zombie video game adaptation. Despite airing against the Oscars Sunday night, HBO said the season finale drew in 8.2 million…
State park to conduct interviews for several jobs
BUCHANAN, Tenn. -- Looking to work inside one of Tennessee's many beautiful parks? Now is the time to try! Tennessee State Parks says that on March 17, they will be hosting a job interviews for a variety of positions, including…
Dedication held for revamped field
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local high school held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday for a field that hasn't been touched in more than a decade. The Madison Academic High…
Spring Break Theater Camp begins
JACKSON, Tenn. --A local performing arts theater is hosting a camp to teach children new skills and grow their talents. The Ned in downtown Jackson is hosting a Spring Break Theater…
Government races to reassure US that banking system is safe
NEW YORK (AP) — Depositors withdrew savings and investors broadly sold off bank shares Monday as the federal government raced to reassure Americans that the banking system was secure after two bank failures fed fears that more financial institutions could fall.…
Dyersburg police seek man accused of kidnapping
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Authorities are asking for help locating a man accused of kidnapping. Dyersburg police say they found a woman hiding under a new construction home Saturday after receiving a call that a man working in the area of…
Registration open for summer job programs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce will be hosting two programs this summer for young people. The programs are designed to train them for success in…
Tennessee Senate OKs push to define ‘sex'; may risk funding
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Transgender people in Tennessee would be prevented from changing their driver's licenses and birth certificates under legislation approved by the Republican senators on Monday. The legislation, which still must clear the House chamber, would define male…
Ranger-led hike to follow the footsteps of Confederates at Shiloh
SHILOH, Tenn. -- Ready to follow the trail of a Confederate brigadier general and his brigade? Shiloh National Military Park is hosting a hike on March 25 that will follow the steps taken by Brigadier General S.A.M. Wood's Confederate brigade.…
Bills aimed at reducing gun deaths fail in TN Senate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Two Tennessee Senate bills aimed at reducing gun deaths failed on Monday. Sen. London Lamar, of Memphis, proposed a bill that would have revoked permit-less carry in Shelby and Davidson County, and another bill that would have…
McConnell released from hospital, headed to inpatient rehab
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell was released from the hospital Monday after treatment for a concussion and will continue to recover in an inpatient rehabilitation facility, a spokesman said. McConnell's office said his doctors discovered over the…
Illinois enacts mandatory paid leave 'for any reason'
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois will become one of three states to require employers to offer paid time off for any reason after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law on Monday that will take effect next year. …
New root canal treatment 'less invasive, less painful'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new survey reveals 77% of Americans would "rather sleep at the airport" than undergo root canal treatment -- but a new option may ease those fears. According to the…
